Ducati DesertX with the 937 Testastretta Motor
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Can anyone tell me how long things like chains, sprockets, wheel bearings and brakes last in conditions as shown above? I'd hate to do something like that to a Ducati!
Joined Oct 2021
126 Posts | 65+
New Brunswick Canada
I wonder about ingress of contaminants to the timing belt housing. Other then this photo, i haven't seen any images as to how sealed the houseing is. I know my 939 is not a sealed unit.
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I've had the timing belt housing briefly submerged a few times on my bike at water crossings, no issues so far. I suspect the chain and sprockets would far as well as any ADV bikes.
Joined Jun 2021
94 Posts | 26+
Melton Mo UK
The cover does say 'Desert' on it rather than the plain cover of the Multi.
You would like to think they thought about it . . .
You would like to think they thought about it . . .
It kinda looks like they have a 2 part lower housing to easily access the filter and lower belt area. Not sure, but that would make a lot of sense.
